smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
lacking taste or flavor or tang
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
make dim by comparison or conceal
unable to see
not based on reason or evidence
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters)
make blind by putting the eyes out
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
render unable to see
unable or unwilling to perceive or understand
a person of exceptional importance and reputation
a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun)
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
of great mass; huge and bulky
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
an unusually large enterprise
any creature of exceptional size
any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
a momentary flash of light
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
be shiny, as if wet
a spatially localized brightness
goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered
of or relating to or caused by tides
4 letter words made by unscrambling badlingt
a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
shrub of West Indies and South America that is a source of indigo dye
a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
empty (a vessel) by bailing
release after a security has been paid
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
anything that serves as an enticement
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
harass with persistent criticism or carping
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
without the natural or usual covering
lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
with no effort to conceal
grow bald; lose hair on one's head
an unofficial association of people or groups
a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
a driving belt in machinery
a range of frequencies between two limits
a restraint put around something to hold it together
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration
bind or tie together, as with a band
instrumentalists not including string players
a vigorous blow
a conspicuous success
have sexual intercourse with
close violently
directly
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
strike violently
a sudden very loud noise
leap, jerk, bang
the swift release of a store of affective force
move noisily
to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound
stick to firmly
create social or emotional ties
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
cause to be constipated
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
secure with or as if with ropes
form a chemical bond with
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
provide with a binding
something that hinders as if with bonds
cry plaintively
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
choose by means of a dial
operate a dial to select a telephone number
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
go `ding dong', like a bell
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
a ringing sound
interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of'
evergreen tree of eastern Asia and Philippines having large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
increase or develop
a quantity that is added
win something through one's efforts
obtain
derive a benefit from
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
reach a destination, either real or abstract
increase (one's body weight)
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
rise in rate or price
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
a horse's manner of moving
a person's manner of walking
decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
a formal association of people with similar interests
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
cheerful and bright
any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
feeling happy appreciation
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system
artfully persuasive in speech
having only superficial plausibility
marked by lack of intellectual depth
any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
(British usage) mosquito
set down according to a plan
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
the territory occupied by a nation
a politically organized body of people under a single government
United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991)
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
reach or come to rest
bring into a different state
the people who live in a nation or country
arrive on shore
cause to come to the ground
agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life
the solid part of the earth's surface
shoot at and force to come down
territory over which rule or control is exercised
a domain in which something is dominant
bring ashore
deliver (a blow)
the land on which real estate is located
elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
elongated marine food fish of Greenland and northern Europe; often salted and dried
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
American hakes
cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds
fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers
hit hard
take into custody
complete a pass
locate exactly
succeed at easily
succeed in obtaining a position
a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
attach something somewhere by means of nails
horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
the rear part of a ship
go after with the intent to catch
any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
the rear part of an aircraft
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
the time of the last part of something
remove the stalk of fruits or berries
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure
a tart spicy quality
the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
brown algae seaweed with serrated edges
any of various coarse seaweeds
any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
cause to make a ting
make a light, metallic sound; go `ting'
3 letter words made by unscrambling badlingt
improve the condition of
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
give help or assistance; be of service
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
aromatic bulb used as seasoning
be ill or unwell
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.
black tropical American cuckoo
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
very intense
not capable of being collected
reproduced fraudulently
physically unsound or diseased
not working properly
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
not financially safe or secure
feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
very much; strongly
below average in quality or performance
capable of harming
characterized by wickedness or immorality
having undesirable or negative qualities
nonstandard
an activity that you like or at which you are superior
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
take unlawfully
a place that the runner must touch before scoring
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge
the quantity that a bag will hold
mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)
an ugly or ill-tempered woman
a flexible container with a single opening
capture or kill, as in hunting
hang loosely, like an empty bag
put into a bag
the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person)
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
an official prohibition or edict against something
a decree that prohibits something
a bachelor's degree in nursing
expel from a community or group
100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova
100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania
prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure
(baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
wink briefly
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
the club used in playing cricket
a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
a club used for hitting a ball in various games
have a turn at bat
strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
use a bat
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
propose a payment
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
an attempt to get something
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
invoke upon
ask for or request earnestly
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
make a serious effort to attain something
given or giving freely
very intense
prodigious
in a boastful manner
(of animals) fully developed
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
conspicuous in position or importance
generous and understanding and tolerant
feeling self-importance
exhibiting self-importance
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
loud and firm
marked by intense physical force
significant
on a grand scale
an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself
the quantity contained in a bin
a container; usually has a lid
store in bins
an indefinitely short time
a small fragment
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
a small piece or quantity of something
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
an instance of some kind
a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states
piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press
the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
hit lightly
a light touch or stroke
a small quantity of something moist or liquid
10 grams
a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
remove, harvest, or recover by digging
the site of an archeological exploration
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
remove the inner part or the core of
the act of digging
create by digging
get the meaning of something
poke or thrust abruptly
work hard
a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
thrust down or into
make a resonant sound, like artillery
the act of making a noisy disturbance
a loud harsh or strident noise
instill (into a person) by constant repetition
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
light informal conversation for social occasions
talk profusely
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
alliterative term for girl (or woman)
a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo)
a gangster's pistol
a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes
a castrated tomcat
a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
trap with a snare
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
a boy or man
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
the act of slowing down or falling behind
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959)
set afire or burning
the humanistic study of a body of literature
provided with artificial light
take into custody
seize suddenly
tag the base runner to get him out
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
an old or over-worked horse
bother persistently with trivial complaints
remind or urge constantly
worry persistently
horny projecting mouth of a bird
the writing point of a pen
a quantity of no importance
a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source
egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing
sensationalist journalism
the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation
a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
the bill in a restaurant
a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it
a slight amount or degree of difference
a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
go after with the intent to catch
a small piece of cloth or paper
attach a tag or label to
a game in which one child chases the others; the one who is caught becomes the next chaser
a label associated with something for the purpose of identification
provide with a name or nickname
(sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game)
supply (blank verse or prose) with rhymes
touch a player while he is holding the ball
ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
a light brown the color of topaz
get a tan, from wind or sun
of a light yellowish-brown color
treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
preserve in a can or tin
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
plate with tin
prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
2 letter words made by unscrambling badlingt
the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
the blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens
the muscles of the abdomen
in the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born
a public promotion of some product or service
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders
the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively
the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse
a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
an associate degree in nursing
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite
a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals
a state in the Rocky Mountains
a card or badge used to identify the bearer
(psychoanalysis) primitive instincts and energies underlying all psychic activity
a state in midwestern United States
to or toward the inside of
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
currently fashionable
directed or bound inward
holding office
the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
The neuter pronoun of the third person, corresponding to the masculine pronoun he and the feminine she, and having the same plural (they, their, theirs, them).
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
being one more than fifty
Chinese distance measure; approximately 0.5 kilometers
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt)
a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii
a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
the syllable naming the seventh (subtonic) note of any musical scale in solmization